Fragrance comparison

Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum vs Via

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 29 Oct 2026 6,512 ratings analysed

Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum

Chanel

4.166,415 votes

Rank #26,627 GreenEarthy

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56%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Via

Lanvin

4.1497 votes

Rank #8,672 WoodyGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Via takes 6 of 7 categories.

Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a green and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Via
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum1/7

Via6/7

Ratings & consensus: Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: Via
Longevity: Via
Sillage & projection: Via
Value for money: Via
Versatility: Via
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Via

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Chanel No 19 Eau de ParfumChanel

ViaLanvin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 6,415 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.14/ 5 · 97 votes

Have 43%Had 14%Want 43%

Category winnerChanel No 19 Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

34%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

6,415 votes

41%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

74 votes

Category winnerViaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityVia

SillageVia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value61

Category winnerViaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

earthy92%

woody84%

iris77%

mossy69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

green92%

powdery84%

yellow floral77%

aromatic69%

earthy61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both green, woody and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Green NotesBergamotNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisRoseNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base6-8+ hrs

oak mossVetiverLeatherSandalwood

Top

AldehydesGreen NotesBergamotVioletAmalfi Lemon

Heart

NarcissusCarnationYlang-YlangOrris RootJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

oak mossVetiverSandalwoodAmberVirginia CedarMusk

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Bergamot, Narcissus and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer58

Fall0

Winter35

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night68

Category winnerViaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex38

Women59

Work 41%Casual 31%Date 18%Party 10%

Men8

Unisex46

Women46

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,627

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,672

PerfumerJacques Fraysse

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerViaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum is an unapologetic, bracing green floral built on crushed stems and chilled roots. It starts sharp. A brisk wave of cut green stems, bitter neroli, and crisp bergamot cuts through the air with zero added sugar. Give it fifteen minutes. The sharp initial solvent bite settles into a velvety he…

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Via Lanvin is a definitive 1970s floral green fragrance that balances sharp aldehydes with deep, resinous florals. It opens with a bracing citrus-green hit, settling into a complex, smoky heart of narcissus and orris root. This vintage classic suits those who enjoy powdery, earthy compositions with a sophisticated, ma…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum or Via?

Via takes 6 of 7 categories. Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum is rated 4.16/5 from 6,415 votes; Via is rated 4.14/5 from 97 votes. Choose Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum for a green and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Via for a woody and green character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum or Via?

Via lasts longest (Via 72/100, Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum or Via?

Via projects furthest (Via 66/100, Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum and Via smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Bergamot, Narcissus and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum or Via better for summer or winter?

For summer, Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Via is the stronger pick. Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear; Via suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum and Via?

Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum has top notes of Green Notes, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Iris, Rose, Narcissus and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Leather and Sandalwood. Via has top notes of Aldehydes, Green Notes, Bergamot and Violet, heart notes of Narcissus, Carnation, Ylang-Ylang and Orris Root, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Amber.